Cicatrical cecal volvulus following laparoscopic cholecystectomy

JSLS. 2013 Apr-Jun;17(2):333-7. doi: 10.4293/108680813X13654754534314.

Abstract

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the procedure of choice for the treatment of symptomatic biliary disease. There is currently no agreement on the management of spilled gallstones, which commonly occurs during laparoscopic cholecystectomy and may produce significant morbidity. We present a case of spilled gallstones causing cicatrical cecal volvulus and also provide a review of pertinent literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cecal Diseases / etiology*
  • Cecal Diseases / pathology
  • Cecal Diseases / surgery
  • Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / adverse effects*
  • Cicatrix / complications
  • Female
  • Gallstones / complications
  • Gallstones / surgery
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Volvulus / etiology*
  • Intestinal Volvulus / pathology
  • Intestinal Volvulus / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed